witch light for a 2.5?

[picotanker]

iam not sure weather to get a coralife 20w screw in light for my 2.5 for $20 or get the coralife 9w+9w hood for $30? witch would be the best light for some soft coral?(and what would be good coral options for the amount of light?)

thanks!

 

[brandon4291]

I'd go for the coralife. Not too much light since you are considering sealing the system, and it is actually shaped very close to the dimensions of the tank, looking somewhat like a canopy when you retro-fit it into place. 18w is enough to keep your standard pico fare, and the heat will be manageable.

B

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

I just put a Current Dual Satellite 2x18W PC fixture on my 2.5. Mooooooore light!! 8) But with more light comes more heat. I need to install a fan.

 

[tinyreef]

more light the better imo. i've seen 70W mh over 2.5g and it rawked!

the 2x9W coralife is ok but i agree with brandon's caution on temp.

another thing with the 9W setup is (i believe) their plug-in ballasts can handle up to 13W bulbs if you wish to upgrade later on. i believe it's actually rated for 16W or so. i've done the switch often with no issues.